Fresno St. At No. 19 Boise St.

SATURDAY TICKET

Broncos Look To Keep Rolling Along

October 23, 2004|By Mike Huguenin, Sentinel Staff Writer

QUICK SLANT: Last month, when both were unbeaten, this was being called one of the most intriguing games of the season. Alas . . .

ABOUT FRESNO STATE: The defense has been stout, thanks to guys such as SS James Sanders, E Claude Sanders and a host of talented role players. But the offense has struggled because QB Paul Pinegar has been mediocre (148.2 ypg, five TDs, 10 picks). There's a potent rushing attack with TBs Wendell Mathis and Bryson Sumlin, and they run behind a big, physical line.

ABOUT BOISE STATE: The Broncos are fifth in total offense and lead the nation in scoring offense. QB Jared Zabransky, TB Lee Marks, WR T.J. Acree and T Daryn Colledge are the standouts. The defense has been good against the run, but the secondary has been a sieve. LBs Andy Avalos and Korey Hall and CB Gabe Franklin have played at a high level.

THE BUZZ: Boise State has won 17 in a row overall, 21 in a row in the WAC and 22 in a row at home.